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umbrella in Spanish

umbrella in Spanish is paraguas, sombrilla, parasol — umbrella means a portable folding frame covered in fabric, held overhead to give shelter from rain or sun.

umbrella in Spanish

paraguas
noun
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
sombrilla
noun
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
parasol
noun
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
quitasol
noun
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
ambrela
noun
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
bateaguas
noun
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
amparo
noun
(figurative) Anything that provides similar protection.

What does "umbrella" mean?

  1. noun A portable folding frame covered in fabric, held overhead to give shelter from rain or sun.
    "She opened her umbrella as the first drops of rain began to fall."
  2. noun A broad category or organization that covers a range of smaller groups, ideas, or purposes.
    "The charity operates as an umbrella for several smaller local causes."
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umbrella in a sentence

  • She opened her umbrella as the first drops of rain began to fall.
  • They shared one umbrella to stay dry on the walk home.
  • The charity operates as an umbrella for several smaller local causes.
  • All these regulations fall under the umbrella of consumer protection law.

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What is "umbrella" in Spanish?

"umbrella" in Spanish is paraguas, sombrilla, parasol. umbrella means: A portable folding frame covered in fabric, held overhead to give shelter from rain or sun.

How do you use "umbrella" in a sentence?

Example: "She opened her umbrella as the first drops of rain began to fall." In Spanish, "umbrella" is paraguas, sombrilla, parasol.

Are there other ways to say "umbrella" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "umbrella": paraguas, sombrilla, parasol, quitasol, ambrela, bateaguas.

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